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We are the Cardiff Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

From Blackmill we will cross over to the Llynfi Valley which we will follow as far as the hamlet of Shwt, before climbing to the Garw Valley above Pontycwmer. We will drop down to Pont-y-Rhyl and follow the Garw river to Llangeinor on our way back to Blackmill.

The views from the walk are extensive and wonderful in all directions, especially from The Garw.

Start walk from Blackmill. Turn in at the war memorial follow the road round to the right and cross the bridge to the car park. CF35 6DR

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Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade: B

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 93370 86744
Nearest postcode:
CF35 6DR
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Start time:
9:30 am

Blackmill. Turn in at the war memorial, follow the road round to the right and cross the bridge to the car park.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking